Fragrance comparison

1991 - L'Essence de L'Explorance vs Costiera

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 30 Oct 2026 216 ratings analysed

6 wins

1991 - L'Essence de L'Explorance

YVRA

3.8974 votes

Rank #26,129 AromaticWoody

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61%scent match

Closely related

Costiera

Gritti

3.72142 votes

Rank #16,952 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1991 - L'Essence de L'Explorance takes 6 of 7 categories.

1991 - L'Essence de L'Explorance
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Costiera
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

1991 - L'Essence de L'Explorance6/7

Costiera1/7

Ratings & consensus: 1991 - L'Essence de L'Explorance
Community sentiment: 1991 - L'Essence de L'Explorance
Longevity: 1991 - L'Essence de L'Explorance
Sillage & projection: 1991 - L'Essence de L'Explorance
Value for money: 1991 - L'Essence de L'Explorance
Versatility: 1991 - L'Essence de L'Explorance
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Costiera

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

1991 - L'Essence de L'ExploranceYVRA

CostieraGritti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 37%Had 14%Want 49%

3.72/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 36%Had 14%Want 50%

Category winner1991 - L'Essence de L'ExploranceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

39%Like

15%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

74 votes

24%Love

42%Like

18%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

142 votes

Category winner1991 - L'Essence de L'ExploranceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

Longevity1991 - L'Essence de L'Explorance

Sillage1991 - L'Essence de L'Explorance

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value42

Category winner1991 - L'Essence de L'ExploranceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody83%

fresh spicy65%

citrus48%

warm spicy30%

aromatic100%

citrus90%

fresh spicy80%

woody70%

amber60%

powdery50%

Scent match61%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

LemonRosemaryPetitgrainCalabrian bergamot

Heart

GeraniumLavenderCypressCardamom

Base

SandalwoodOakmossVetiverCedarAmber

Top30 to 45 minutes

Calabrian bergamotRosemaryOrange

Heart2 to 3 hours

Sea NotesLemon BlossomFloral Notes

Base3 to 4 hours

SandalwoodAmberVanilla

InformationalShared notesRosemary, Calabrian bergamot, Sandalwood and Amber. Durations are only published for Costiera, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer74

Fall58

Winter32

Day100

Night30

Spring74

Summer100

Fall35

Winter12

Day100

Night17

Category winner1991 - L'Essence de L'ExploranceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men72

Unisex25

Women4

Men21

Unisex56

Women23

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,129

PerfumerYvo Van Regteren Altena

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#16,952

PerfumerLuca Gritti

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerCostieraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1991 L'Essence de L'Explorance by YVRA opens with a sharp splash of Calabrian bergamot, zesty lemon, and crushed rosemary, giving off the brisk energy of an early morning walk. As the bright citrus settles, green petitgrain and aromatic cypress blend into soothing lavender and warm cardamom. The base brings in dry ced…

Reviews →

Gritti Costiera is a crisp citrus aromatic fragrance designed for warm days and relaxed routines. It opens with bright Calabrian bergamot, juicy orange, and an herbal pinch of rosemary that gives the initial spray a fresh, savory garden snap. As the scent settles, airy sea notes and clean lemon blossom drift in, addin…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1991 - L'Essence de L'Explorance or Costiera?

1991 - L'Essence de L'Explorance takes 6 of 7 categories. 1991 - L'Essence de L'Explorance is rated 3.89/5 from 74 votes; Costiera is rated 3.72/5 from 142 votes. Choose 1991 - L'Essence de L'Explorance for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Costiera for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1991 - L'Essence de L'Explorance or Costiera?

1991 - L'Essence de L'Explorance lasts longest (1991 - L'Essence de L'Explorance 64/100, Costiera 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1991 - L'Essence de L'Explorance or Costiera?

Projection is very close: 1991 - L'Essence de L'Explorance 53/100, Costiera 52/100 for sillage.

Do 1991 - L'Essence de L'Explorance and Costiera smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Calabrian bergamot, Sandalwood and Amber.

Is 1991 - L'Essence de L'Explorance or Costiera better for summer or winter?

For summer, Costiera is the stronger pick. For winter, 1991 - L'Essence de L'Explorance is the stronger pick. 1991 - L'Essence de L'Explorance suits daytime wear; Costiera suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1991 - L'Essence de L'Explorance and Costiera?

1991 - L'Essence de L'Explorance has top notes of Lemon, Rosemary, Petitgrain and Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Lavender, Cypress and Cardamom, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Cedar. Costiera has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Rosemary and Orange, heart notes of Sea Notes, Lemon Blossom and Floral Notes, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Vanilla.